TO THE EDITOR:
In response to the complaint against the graffiti in the Pit, wouldn’t you rather be a part of an institution that is capable of exercising its First Amendment rights?
I don’t know about you, but if I were touring this campus I’d find it more in favor than offensive. I personally did not participate in the chalk party; however, I think it’s an awesome idea.
Free expression here on campus has been limited in the past, and activities like this are often frowned upon by those deemed more politically correct than myself.
I would like to directly address the complainant’s main concerns with the “mindless students” offering a “poor representation” of the Carolina Community.
When I toured here as a prospective student, they were passing out free condoms in the Pit, and our good friend Gary was preaching as well. Most of the things that the Pit preacher has to say are highly offensive.
Some people would even find that the handing out of condoms in such a public place is offensive as well. Neither of these things stopped me from making the easy choice to become a member of the student body here at UNC.
To say that everything that happens at UNC reflects directly on our values would be far from the truth.
What is the truth is that freedom of expression attracts more students than a dull afternoon in the Pit would. I love this university, and I don’t think a few pieces of chalk could ever diminish the brightness that we have going for us.
